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Why governments should take a light touch designing tomorrow's energy market
To reach the EU's target of an 80% fossil fuel-free generation by 2030, we need policy that supports energy businesses in increasing capacity and flexibility.
Thomas Birr is Chief Strategy and Innovation Officer at E.ON. With many years of operational and managerial experience in the energy sector, he is a dedicated strategist, innovator and energy sustainability expert. With a background spanning a wide range of responsibilities, Thomas has forged strategic leadership skills underpinned by key expertise: in-depth knowledge of innovation as the gateway to a sustainable energy future and a global vision for challenges ahead.
To reach the EU's target of an 80% fossil fuel-free generation by 2030, we need policy that supports energy businesses in increasing capacity and flexibility.
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